What happened on Tuesday January 06, 1959?

Here's what happened on January 06, 1959:

• Loving v. Virginia: Landmark civil rights case Loving v. Virginia was a significant Supreme Court case that invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage. The case was decided on June 12, 1967, but the events leading to it began in 1959 when Richard and Mildred Loving were arrested for their marriage. This case is a cornerstone of civil rights law in the United States. source: oyez.org
• Birth of Kapil Dev, Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev, born on January 6, 1959, is a former Indian cricketer and captain, renowned for leading India to its first Cricket World Cup victory in 1983. He is considered one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history. His contributions to the sport have made him a celebrated figure in India. source: britannica.com

Events in 1959

January 06, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 06, 1959 was a Tuesday and it was the 6th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1959 can also be written as 1/6/1959 in the US and as 6/1/1959 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1959 in January 1959 calendar

Famous people born on January 06, 1959:

• Kapil Dev

  Kapil Dev is a legendary Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the sport. He captained the Indian national cricket team to its first-ever Cricket World Cup victory in 1983, a milestone that transformed cricket in India and established him as a national icon. [bio]

• Kathy Sledge in Philadelphia

  American vocalist from Sister Sledge, famous for the iconic disco hit 'We Are Family', which became a cultural anthem in the late 1970s.

• Andrea Thompson
• Alberto Melloni
• Giovanni Legnini

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on January 6th

Famous people died on January 06, 1959:

• Vincenzo Florio jr

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on January 6th

January 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1959 was The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song
2. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
3. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him, Is To Love Him
4. The Everly Brothers - Problems
5. Elvis Presley - One Night

January 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1959 was It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Conway Twitty - It's Only Make Believe
2. Jane Morgan - The Day The Rains Came
3. Lord Rockingham's XI - Hoots Mon
4. Little Richard - Baby Face
5. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him

January 06, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 1959 was Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
2. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
3. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
4. Fats Domino - Whole Lotta Loving
5. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

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January 06, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1959 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 06, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 1959 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 06, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 03:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on January 06, 1959

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Someone born on January 06, 1959 is:

67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months and 18 days old,

or 3515 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24610 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1959?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 6th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 06, 1959.

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